Ananda Lewis was more than a media icon—she was a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Black women reflect on her lasting impact and undeniable legacy.

Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death at the age of 52. Lewis ...

Since her passing on June 11, 2025, the outpouring of love has been both staggering and affirming. Tributes came from ...

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CNN’s Stephanie Elam is remembering her last visit with Ananda Lewis, the iconic BET and MTV host who died at 52 from breast ...

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Famed MTV and BET journalist Ananda Lewis’ family are grateful for the outpouring of support. Lewis died after a battle with breast cancer at the age of 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Emory, announced her ...

I decided to keep my tumor and try to work it out of my body in a different way,” Lewis told CNN in October 2024.

Ananda Lewis had one dying wish before her heartbreaking passing ... Her son, whom she had with Will Smith’s brother, Harry ...

Popular MTV VJ Ananda Lewis died after a prolonged battle with stage 4 breast cancer, her sister disclosed on social media. Lewis, who had been living with the deadly disease since 2020, was a fierce ...

Popular TV personality Ananda Lewis passed on, aged 52, on June 11, 2025, after battling with breast cancer for nearly five years.

The MTV VJ was at peace with her decision to treat her cancer in a more holistic way instead of following her doctor’s advice ...